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About

Swaythling ward lies in the north of Southampton, primarily a residential area characterised by suburban housing and local shopping parades. It is home to a significant student population due to the nearby University of Southampton Highfield Campus, which influences the local community and amenities. The ward includes the neighbourhood of Bassett, with its mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Transport links are provided by the Swaythling railway station, connecting the area to the city centre and beyond.

The ward is bordered by the River Itchen, with green spaces like the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Southampton Common offering accessible recreation. A notable local landmark is the former Bassett Pole Inn, a historic coaching house on the old London road. The area functions as a practical gateway between the city and the northern approaches along the M27 motorway, maintaining a settled, functional character.

Area overview

On average Swaythling has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swaythling is £49,676 per year. There are 4 schools in Swaythling: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Swaythling

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£239K – £372K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,394,125.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swaythling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£368,000£431
Semi-Detached38£354,750£341
Terraced27£260,000£294
Flats7£150,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swaythling

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaythling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£118,950£241,050£199,975
2017£285,000£141,000£263,000£197,500
2018£310,750£145,000£260,000£217,000
2019£357,500£130,500£256,750£211,100
2020£316,500£158,250£254,000£215,000
2021£325,500£150,000£275,000£230,000
2022£370,000£146,500£312,000£257,750
2023£377,500£130,000£282,000£245,000
2024£403,750£170,000£285,000£255,000
2025£391,500£153,750£352,250£251,500
2026£352,500£141,000£420,000£258,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaythling.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swaythling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£223£252£220
2017£275£246£268£246
2018£271£253£267£248
2019£301£208£277£242
2020£301£244£267£252
2021£334£205£298£264
2022£329£257£319£304
2023£394£258£325£303
2024£308£275£322£297
2025£404£251£339£296
2026£461£252£358£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swaythling.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swaythling in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Swaythling

What is the average house price in Swaythling?

The median sale price in Swaythling is £290,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Swaythling?

Swaythling has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Swaythling?

Swaythling scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Swaythling sits around rank 11,125 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Swaythling?

The average household income in Swaythling is around £49,676 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Swaythling?

Swaythling is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jon Walsh (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Swaythling

SO173RS

Upper Shaftesbury Avenue

SO162PG

Greenlea Crescent

SO162NT

Willis Road

SO173TB

Woodcote Road

SO182LY

Robert Cecil Avenue

SO163DX

Bassett Green Road

SO163EL

Bembridge Close

SO163EP

Leaside Way

SO163JP

Carnation Road

SO163DN

Leaside Way

SO182NG

Mansbridge Road

SO182LJ

Howard Close

SO163FG

Bassett Green Road

SO163BD

Burgess Road

SO163DF

Ethelburt Avenue

SO163JR

Lobelia Road

SO162JD

Fleming Road

SO163DJ

Bassett Green Road

SO163LA

Poppy Road

SO163JG

Daffodil Road

SO173AF

Brickfield Road

SO182JP

Oliver Road

SO173RF

Ripstone Gardens

SO162JE

High Road

SO163AW

Bealing Close

SO182LH

Capon Close

SO162PD

Dawnay Close

SO162JH

High Road

SO163EE

Leaside Way

SO173SL

Portswood Road

SO182LX

Octavia Road

SO163JZ

Poppy Road

SO162NZ

Stoneham Lane

SO163DS

Brading Close

SO182LS

Monks Way

SO163JY

Carnation Road

SO182RG

Claude Ashby Close

SO163LH

Laburnum Road

SO162AG

High Road

SO173SS

Portswood Road

SO163JL

Carnation Road

SO163DH

Bassett Green Road

SO163BE

Burgess Road

SO162NJ

Stoneham Lane

SO173TN

Harrison Road

SO173AQ

Broadlands Road

SO173TH

Harefield Road

SO162JF

High Road

SO182HP

Mardon Close

SO163EF

Bassett Green Road

SO163EH

Bonchurch Close

SO172TH

Portswood Road

SO182JF

Wide Lane

SO173TW

Sirdar Road

SO163TP

Langhorn Road

SO173SZ

Mayfield Road

SO163BG

Aster Road

SO182JN

Mead Crescent

SO163LG

Laburnum Road

SO163EJ

Brighstone Close

SO182RL

Claude Ashby Close

SO163BN

Honeysuckle Road

SO163AU

Burgess Road

SO163JQ

Lobelia Road

SO171WZ

Upper Grosvenor Road

SO182HR

Northleigh Corner

SO182JQ

Oliver Road

SO173RY

Granby Grove

SO162HA

High Road

SO163BJ

Burgess Road

SO182QT

Lord Mountbatten Close

SO171TD

Bowden Lane

SO163EB

Leaside Way

SO163DD

Ethelburt Avenue

SO182RP

Itchenside Close

SO173SF

Kitchener Road

SO163JJ

Carnation Road

SO182QW

Lord Mountbatten Close

SO182QN

Wide Lane

SO163EW

Leaside Way

SO162NP

Stoneham Lane

SO162NN

Stoneham Lane

SO163LB

Lupin Road

SO162AF

Parkville Road

SO162HY

High Road

SO182JZ

Wessex Lane

SO163AX

Bealing Close

SO172LY

Belgrave Road

SO163DG

Ethelburt Avenue

SO182RA

Havenstone Way

SO173SD

Portswood Road

SO163DE

Ethelburt Avenue

SO162PA

Stoneham Lane

SO163BQ

Honeysuckle Road

SO173RU

Upper Shaftesbury Avenue

SO173ST

Portswood Road

SO162NY

Greenways

SO171SP

Welbeck Avenue

SO173SH

Sirdar Road

SO163JS

Lobelia Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.